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How ReadingWise Delivers on the EEF Guidance for Improving Literacy in Secondary Schools

How ReadingWise Delivers on the EEF Guidance for Improving Literacy in Secondary Schools

Secondary school leaders need to consider the best evidence when selecting their literacy interventions. This article helps by summarising how the ReadingWise programmes align to EEF guidance for secondary literacy.

Remembrance Vocabulary

Remembrance Vocabulary

Vocabulary and Word List Suitable for Remembrance Sunday, from the ReadingWise Primary History Collection

Budget 2024: What policy changes can we expect in education and when will they be delivered?

Budget 2024: What policy changes can we expect in education and when will they be delivered?

Now that the October 2024 budget has been delivered, what policy changes can we expect in education and when will they be implemented?

Exploring Google's NotebookLM: Reviewing the Evidence Around Phonics

Exploring Google's NotebookLM: Reviewing the Evidence Around Phonics

This blogpost aims to show teachers and those interested in reading outcomes how one can use Google's new NotebookLM to create and digest relevant information.

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Vocabulary and word list from The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

George's Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl

George's Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl

Vocabulary and word list from George's Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl.

Private Peaceful by Micheal Morpurgo

Private Peaceful by Micheal Morpurgo

Vocabulary and word list from Private Peaceful by Micheal Morpurgo.

5 Ways Schools Can Help Children from Disadvantaged Backgrounds Who Struggle with Reading

5 Ways Schools Can Help Children from Disadvantaged Backgrounds Who Struggle with Reading

Around 25% of children in schools in the UK are from disadvantaged backgrounds. Schools can't solve disadvantage. This blogpost explores what they can do.

Year 1 Phonics Screening Check Dates 2025

Year 1 Phonics Screening Check Dates 2025

The government has released the dates of the phonics screening check for 2025. This blog post details when they take place and how the ReadingWise Zip module can support your phonics programmes in KS1.

What’s the Impact of Screen Time on Children’s Literacy?

What’s the Impact of Screen Time on Children’s Literacy?

ReadingWise at Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, With Outstanding Ofsted Results

ReadingWise at Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, With Outstanding Ofsted Results

Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East, a Star Academies secondary school, received an Ofsted inspection in 2023. The inspectors found that "Those who are behind in reading are supported and rapidly improve."

Finding Balance by Kati Gardner

Finding Balance by Kati Gardner

Vocabulary and word list from Finding Balance by Kati Gardner, inlcuding vocabulary cards and printable resources.

Key Primary School Assessments: Academic Year 2024 - 2025

Key Primary School Assessments: Academic Year 2024 - 2025

Which assessments are happening when for the 2024 - 2025 academic year in England's primary schools? Find out here.

One Dog and His Boy by Eva Ibbotson

One Dog and His Boy by Eva Ibbotson

Vocabulary and word list from One Dog and His Boy by Eva Ibbotson.

What could change about teaching Phonics in primary schools?

What could change about teaching Phonics in primary schools?

Phonics has been a subject often debated in teaching and academic circles since it was made mandatory for primary schools across England and Wales. In this article, we look at the ongoing debates around the teaching of phonics, what could change after the government’s review of the national curriculum, and how teachers can improve educational outcomes with evidence-based interventions.

The Edge by Alan Gibbons

The Edge by Alan Gibbons

Vocabulary and word list from The Edge by Alan Gibbons.

Cosmic by Frank Cottrell-Boyce

Cosmic by Frank Cottrell-Boyce

Vocabulary and word list from Cosmic by Frank Cottrell-Boyce.

What is the Labour Government’s Plan for Schools & Education?

What is the Labour Government’s Plan for Schools & Education?

Call for the Dead by John le Carré

Call for the Dead by John le Carré

Vocabulary and word list from Call for the Dead by John le Carré.

3 Key Challenges When Teaching SEND Pupils to Read English

3 Key Challenges When Teaching SEND Pupils to Read English

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